Rock N’ Roll Pioneer: Charlie Horky’s Epic Journey in Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Podcast

Ground Transportation Podcast
Rock N’ Roll Pioneer: Charlie Horky’s Epic Journey in Ground Transportation
Apr 16, 2025 Season 1 Episode 30
Ken Lucci & James Blain

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In this podcast episode, hosts Ken Lucci and James Blain interview Charlie Horky, the legendary founder of Slade Services, who shares his journey from washing cars to running a $70 million limousine service empire. In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • How Charlie Horky went from washing cars to owning a fleet of vehicles
  • Charlie’s unique approach to training his chauffeurs like Navy Seals
  • Charlie’s experiences dealing with high-profile clients like Jimmy Buffet and Prince
  • The role relationships and impeccable service play in luxury transportation
  • A preview of Horky’s upcoming book documenting his challenges, resilience, and ultimate success.

Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-horky-1320354b/
Visit Slade Services: https://www.sladeservices.com/

At Driving Transactions, Ken Lucci and his team offer financial analysis, KPI reviews,  for specific purposes like improving profitability, enhancing the value of the enterprise business planning and buying and selling companies. So if you have any of those needs, please give us a call or check us out at www.drivingtransactions.com.

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Connect with Kenneth Lucci, Principle Analyst at Driving Transactions:
https://www.drivingtransactions.com/

Connect with James Blain, President at PAX Training:
https://paxtraining.com/